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Donations opportunity for Tzuby’s Kids Training Academy

The project we are raising funds for is a trauma-informed Academy for caregivers from public institutions, foster and adoptive parents, as well as volunteers working with children with a history of trauma. Last year we offered introductory sessions in trauma-informed caregiving to over 350 caregivers, volunteers, adoptive and foster parents. The training sessions have been delivered…

Looking back and aiming forward

Looking back at 2016 “Tzuby’s Kids” activities highlights some interesting milestones: We’ve informed over 3,000 people on the need of abandoned children to have a family and how to adopt a child in Romania, including public events (e.g. in a central park in Bucharest). We’ve published the guide “How to adopt or take a child in…

What is most needed by an adoptive parent?

We’ve recently had a camp for foster and adoptive parents in a secluded and picturesque settlement in Arges County. During this camp we were able to go into details concerning the competent care of children with a history of trauma. Participating families shared their experiences and we all left the camp enriched and refreshed. While…

Step by step: our first therapeutic camp for institutionalized children

During 25-29 July 2016, within a kids’ camp organized by Anchor of Hope Romania, we had our first opportunity to implement therapeutic principles for 40 children living in state-owned social apartments. Not less than 29 volunteers applied the TBRI principles. For each volunteer, a maximum of 2 children have been assigned to interact with during…

Caring for Caregivers: A Critical Component of Improving Childhood Wellbeing

Research and common knowledge both suggest that the most influential relationship in a child’s life is with his or her caregiver. A strong caregiver relationship can limit the effects of trauma, increase a child’s confidence and independence, and empower a child to explore life from a safe base. Therefore, caring for caregivers- and coaching them…

Over 1,000 people were challenged in Bucharest: “You can also offer a family for a child!”

More than 1,000 people came to the Youth Park on the occasion of 15 May – International Family Day – and attended a series of workshops for children and parents alike as painting, string-art, origami, archery, health exhibition, and a „PhotoBooth” where they could take their family photo in a nice, natural environment. Starting at…

It helped me better understand the work I do!

Last week we organized an introductory session of TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention®) to better understand children with a history of trauma and help their healing. What’s special about this session is that it had been especially organised for employees of the social apartments owned by the Child Protection System of District 4, Bucharest. Almost 50…

Adoption in Romania

Statistics from the Ministry of Labour show that in Romania there are 58,000 children in the special protection system, including over 20,000 in institutions – residential centers, social apartments, emergency centers – environments where they are not part of a family. Although, the law on the protection and promotion of child rights defines its “superior…

An emotional evening for 30 prospective adoptive parents, volunteers and specialists

Yesterday evening we had the opportunity to meet not less than 30 prospective adoptive parents, volunteers working with abandoned children and specialists. We saw excitement and genuine interest in this introductory session of TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention®) as well as a strong desire to help the healing process of children experiencing abandonment, neglect or abuse. Trauma concepts…